World Equestrian Center Offers Unbridled Quality for Your Next Event
Ocala’s World Equestrian Center offers a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, unbeatable lodging and a range of dining options, making it the perfect location for your next sporting eventIntroduction
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA Florida
World Equestrian Center is home to two exposition centers and five climate-controlled indoor arenas with more than 700,000 square feet of flexible indoor space. Its several outdoor venues include state-of-the-art features. The center is an all-in-one sports and recreation facility equipped with seven on-site restaurants and over 30 retailers, as well as a variety of accommodations including The Equestrian, a 248-room luxury hotel, a 280-slip RV park, and more than 90 three-bedroom, two-bath Home Away from Home rental units.
In 2024, World Equestrian Center will be adding Indoor Arena 6 to its lineup of multipurpose arenas, and opening The Riding Academy Hotel, a new, 390-suite pet-friendly hotel on-site, with an adjacent Event Center in 2025 featuring additional restaurants and over 80,000 square feet of event space. A world-class facility, World Equestrian Center can accommodate events of all sizes and requirements.
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EXPOSITION CENTERS
Multipurpose: Tournaments and Competitions, Volleyball, Indoor Soccer, Cheerleading, Dance, Martial Arts, Trade Shows, Conventions, Conferences, Events
Two state-of-the-art exposition centers each provide 132,300 square feet of contiguous column-free space, making this the perfect venue for local, regional and national events. In addition to hosting a wide range of sporting events, the expo centers can host sports meetings, conventions and trade shows. World Equestrian Center – Ocala has flexible indoor space along with multiple outdoor venues designed to accommodate a variety of athletic, recreation and sporting events. This multipurpose venue is located near major thoroughfares and is easily accessible by surrounding airports including Ocala, Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa. World Equestrian Center – Ocala aims to continue enhancing the experience for exhibitors, visitors and guests frequenting the 378-acre campus with property development. Exciting expansion includes a new 390-suite pet-friendly hotel coming in 2024 and a 180,000-square-foot event center in 2025.
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER STADIUM
Multipurpose: Horse Shows, Special Events, Tournaments, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Marching Bands
The 152,000-square-foot World Equestrian Center Stadium is the jewel of the facility. It features all-weather footing with dedicated warm up areas and covered outdoor pavilions. Covered grandstand seating surrounds the field to provide excellent viewing opportunities for spectators. Amenities include: multiple concession stands, a 30’x60’ LED Wall, state-of-the art sound system and enclosed areas for meetings or merchandise.
GRAND OUTDOOR ARENA
Multipurpose: Horse Shows, Special Events, Tournaments, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Marching Bands
The 128,000-square-foot Grand Outdoor Arena is the centerpiece of the facility. Adjacent to The Equestrian Hotel, the Grand Outdoor Arena accommodates international competition in the grand style of the most well-respected equestrian sports complexes in the world. However, this arena is not limited only to equestrian sport. Roll-out turf and its amenities include: a covered grandstand on two sides, alfresco dining, two 30’ by 60’ LED walls, a state-of-the-art sound system and all-weather footing.
ARENAS 1-4
Multipurpose: Horse Shows, Special Events, Tournaments, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer
Enjoy the comfort of climate-controlled arenas while being up close to the action. The four multipurpose, indoor arenas accommodate nearly 1,400 spectators in stadium-style seating. Each arena is fully outfitted with state-of-the-art tech, including LED lighting, three Jumbotron screens and high-speed Wi-Fi. Arenas feature mezzanine suites overlooking the ring which make meetings, VIP events, and team hospitality possible. Arenas 1 and 2 feature three mezzanine suites with the largest covering 2,000 square feet. Arenas 3 and 4 feature two suites with the largest covering 3,000 square feet and the second measuring 2,000 square feet.
ARENA 5
Multipurpose: Horse Shows, Special Events, Tournaments, Sand Volleyball, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer
This arena complements Arenas 1 through 4 and features 3,400 seats, two LED walls and one four-sided LED wall, which is similar to Expo Centers 1 and 2. The footing in this arena is a sand and clay mixture that can be easily covered to host various indoor sports. Built-in concession stands make fueling your team and spectators a breeze.